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Casually saving the world, one T-shirt at a time

After receiving a thank you picture for helping a student get into a research lab, graduate student Charles Rolsky decided to take that picture and put it to a good cause, creating shirts that would benefit various conservation charities.

By Jessica Suerth | August 20, 2015

Tempe Police: Man gives officer blank stare while under the influence of marijuana during traffic stop

A Phoenix man was arrested after he refused to identify himself to a Tempe officer during a traffic stop, according to a police report.

By Kelcie Grega | August 20, 2015

Incoming freshmen and other ASU students cheer during ASU's Fall Welcome Concert on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.

ASU students go back to school with mixed reactions

Whether students are ready or not, school is back in session.

By State Press Staff | August 20, 2015

Students get an 'Early Start' at ASU School of Politics and Global Studies

From exploring the halls of Arizona’s State Capitol to meeting with well-known Arizona politicians, students in the School of Politics and Global Studies ‘Early Start’ program will have a great deal of knowledge of ASU before they even start classes.

By Sydney Greene | August 19, 2015

ASU student combines wearable technology, video games to fight childhood obesity

Working with members of staff at ASU and mentors from the medical world has helped legitimize FitStart Kids as a real way for children to lose weight while offering a new way of incentivizing to get the children motivated in the first place.

By Joey Hancock | August 19, 2015

Tempe Police: Man says he's transient, dumps his meth on ground

A Phoenix man was arrested after allegedly trying to hide drugs and disturbing residents at a Tempe townhouse complex.

By Kelcie Grega | August 19, 2015

ASU fraternity brothers bike cross country for people with special needs

Journey of Hope is a two-month long trek across the country, aiming to raise awareness for people with disabilities.

By Allie Bice | August 19, 2015

Ben Carson emphasizes importance of voting during Phoenix rally

Carson spoke about the importance of fiscal responsibility, honing in on illegal immigration and eliminating big government during his speech at a convention center in downtown Phoenix.

By Allie Bice | August 18, 2015

ASU football defensive lineman George Lea suspended for 2015 season

Lea had been suspended indefinitely following arrest for use of airsoft gun.

By Fabian Ardaya | August 5, 2015

Tempe Police: Man Punches hole in wall claiming he is "Muhammed Ali"

The man forced his way passed two victims with whom he was familiar into an apartment where he was trying to find money to buy himself beer and cigarettes, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | August 2, 2015

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visits Tempe

Line winding along the side of Tempe’s Changing Hands bookstore and around the corner, hundreds gathered on July 31 to get a glimpse of the 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter.

By Megan Janetsky | July 31, 2015

Tempe Police: Man possessing drugs tells law enforcement he intended to use them all

Police approached the man as he was riding his bicycle along Mill Avenue, disregarding the signs that prohibited it, police said.

By Isabella Castillo | July 31, 2015

Neal Lester and Yvette Johnson hosted a privilege and bias workshop for the Tempe Police Department, where the group discussed how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases. (photo courtesy of Neal Lester)

ASU humanities leader hosts privilege workshop for Tempe Police

The workshop, called “The Perils and Perks of Privilege,” taught how the perception of any given situation could vary based on one’s own biases.

By Aimee Plante | July 30, 2015

The meeting drew a diverse crowd ranging from hardcore Bernie supporters to more neutral citizens simply looking to stay informed.

ASU student hosts gathering to support Bernie Sanders

Political activists and interested citizens gathered in Tempe in one out of over 3,300 meetings nationwide to support presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Isabella Castillo | July 30, 2015

Tempe Police: Man commits armed robbery over PlayStation 4

Tempe police reported the following incidents Wednesday: A 17-year-old Tempe man was arrested July 16 after he was identified as a suspect in an armed robbery, according to a police report. The robbery took place on June 24 in a parking lot on the 3000 block of Mill Avenue in Tempe, police reported. The subjects in the offense had arranged a deal on the app OfferUp in which they planned to buy a PlayStation 4 from the victim in the parking lot, according to the report. Upon meeting, the suspects pointed a pellet style pistol that resembled a real firearm at the victim and demanded the PlayStation 4 and charging cord, police reported. When officers arrived at the scene, they located one of the suspects as he was trying to escape and placed him under arrest, according to the report. The suspect then identified the other two offenders, one of which was the Tempe man, and one was a man who goes by the nickname “Ceno,” according to the report. Police were familiar with Ceno and had a known photograph of him, which the suspect picked out of a lineup of photographs, according to the report. Ceno he was quickly located and placed under arrest, according to the report. Police were advised by the suspects that the PlayStation and get away vehicle, a 2004 Cadillac, were still located in the parking lot, police said. Both suspects admitted to their involvement with the crime, according to the report. A search warrant was issued on the OfferUp app for the Tempe man and he was eventually located and placed under arrest, according to the report. The man was booked into MCDH and held to see a judge, police said. Reports compiled by Isabella Castillo Reach the reporter at icastil3@asu.edu or follow @isabella_m_cast on twitter Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter